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Report
Arms Trade Treaty: National Licensing or Authorization Systems
An ATT should ensure that the underlying principle of any national authorization system is that no conventional arms can be imported, exported or otherwise internationally transferred without the awareness and consent of all States involved in the transaction.
June 20, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Joins Human Rights Groups in Africa to Condemn Illegal Raid on LGBTI Activist Workshop in Uganda
Yesterday's raid on a LGBTI workshop by the Uganda police was arbitrary, and an illegitimate infringement on freedom of association and assembly.
June 20, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Stages New York City “Bananafesto” Action in Times Square June 27, Ahead of Historic Arms Treaty Talks at United Nations
On Wednesday, June 27, in Times Square -- ahead of historic U.N. arms control talks starting in July -- Amnesty International will launch a month-long campaign to support a global arms trade treaty.
June 20, 2012
Report
The Circle of Injustice: Security Operations and Human Rights Violations in Ingushetia
The failure of Ingushetia's law enforcement to respect the rule of law is adding to the insecurity in Russia's North Caucasus region.
June 19, 2012
Update
Too Much Racial Justice In North Carolina?
North Carolina's historic Racial Justice Act allows death row inmates to use statistics to prove racial bias in their cases; it is now under attack.
June 19, 2012
Update
The Worst Place to Be a Woman in the G20
As the world’s 20 top economies convene for its annual meeting this week, an expert poll evaluates the best and worst places to be a woman. The worst may surprise you.
June 19, 2012
Update
4 Ways You Can Help Stop The Arming Of Tyrants
If you think it's 'bananas' that weapons are easier to trade than bananas, take these 4 simple actions to support a strong Arms Trade Treaty this July.
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Cypriot Authorities Must End Unlawful Detention of Migrants
A new Amnesty International report documents how Cyprus locks away hundreds of irregular migrants each year, breaching international obligations.
June 19, 2012
Press Release
New Version of Joss Stone Song Co-Written with War Photographer Set to Release In Support of Amnesty International Campaign on U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
A new version of the Joss Stone song "Take Good Care" will be released Thursday, July 5, in support of Amnesty International’s campaign for an international arms trade treaty.
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Russian Authorities Must Strengthen Accountability of Law Enforcement Agencies
In a new report, Amnesty International organization exposes ongoing killings, disappearances and torture in the North Caucasus.
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Reports of Helicopter Shipments to Syria Strengthen Need for International Arms Embargo
The Syrian army's increased use of helicopters is putting civilians at even greater risk and further strengthens the case for an international arms embargo.
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Artists and Activists from Across the World Come Together to Honor Human Rights Champion Aung San Suu Kyi
For many long, hard years, Aung San Suu Kyi's dream of freedom seemed distant and unachievable. Tonight, on stage in Dublin, that dream was realized for the world to see.
June 18, 2012